Fortunately... with Fi and Jane

Presenter, producer, and one man Northern powerhouse Mobeen Azhar joins Fi and Jane for a chat and a flapjack. They discuss some of Mobeen’s programmes which range from a new film about The Satanic Verses to radio documentaries about imams who give sex advice, British jihadism, and being transgender in Pakistan. Plus, Fi and Jane on their trip to the races with Clare Balding, and the adventures of an obstreperous goat named Mary Jane.

Against all advice from his colleagues, Ali Plumb – Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s film critic - braves a meeting with Fi and Jane. They discuss the highs and lows of film junkets, interviewing actors, and what would happen if the Fortunately podcast was made into a movie. It’s a busy day in the pizza and Fi and Jane also have great chats with Jenni Murray and Greg James.

Camilla Tominey, Royal Editor and Political Editor at the Sunday Express, joins Fi and Jane in the pizza for some Royal Wedding post-match analysis. Camilla was broadcasting for a big American network from the roof of a hotel, Jane was stationed by the sign to Legoland on the turning off the A30, and Fi was on the sofa struggling to hear the sermon over the sound of her son eating a bag of particularly crunchy crisps. Camilla reveals some fascinating insights into the lives of the monarchy, and shares stories from her career as a royal reporter.

Fi and Jane head to the Radio Academy’s Radio Festival in the hopes of grabbing the glorious and the good as they queue for a free burrito. In the green room, they corner Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s legendary presenter and DJ, Charlie Sloth. When Charlie reveals his plan to stop work at 40, Fi and Jane are on hand with advice about retirement planning, pensions and getting into gardening. Plus, Jane bumps into a former colleague from her local radio days.

Fi and Jane are joined by journalist and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup. They discuss French perineum experts, Emmanuel Macron’s marriage, and English national dress.

Fi recalls her mismatched teenage pen pal, whilst Jane takes issue with Jim's views on 80s music and fails to get to grips with quantum biology.

Fi and Jane dive into the sewers, there's a manscaping mystery and Jo Whiley tries her best to sell the festival experience.

On the first week in her new role as presenter of World at One, journalist Sarah Montague joins Fi and Jane to talk balanced journalism, interrupting, and presenting Today. Plus Jane’s wet step, Fi’s skiing holiday and the disloyalty of mothers.

Fi travels to Jane’s home in West London for the final episode in this series.Together they talk about their favourite guests, the futility of ball tampering and whose porn name would be Tiddler O’Neil.

Journalist and Foreign Correspondent Mark Mardell on the dangers of taking fruit into Yosemite. Plus small town America, survivalists, and why does Mark have the nickname Snakehips? Jane and Fi find out.

Fi and Jane are joined in the pizza by journalist and novelist, Will Self. There’s talk of bus journeys, millennials, and does life need paragraphs?

Gillian Reynolds MBE joins Fi and Jane and they’re not nervous. Not at all. Well… maybe a little. Fi feels left out of a Liverpool love in. There’s a cautionary, exemplary tale. And is Jane one of the greatest broadcasters of all time? Gillian gives her verdict…

Fi and Jane are joined by Comedian and Russophile Viv Groskop.

Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis may or may not have been rude to Coldplay’s Chris Martin as she joins Fi and Jane. They talk Jacob Rees Mogg, interviewing contrarians, and a changing room scandal. Plus comedian David Baddiel gets stopped in the pizza, and three millionaire shortbreads?! Fortunately are celebrating.

Actress, writer and presenter Emma Kennedy join Fi and Jane in the pizza. There’s chat about samphire, sensible jobs, and what happens when celebrities ‘Turn’

Three podcast hosts collide as comedian and broadcaster Adam Buxton joins Fi and Jane for the first recording of the year in the BBC Piazza… until it gets too noisy and it’s back to the Media Café. Adam talks about the difficult conversations he and his friends have had about harassment. Plus the sex appeal of robots, porn at petrol stations, and a rare insight into BBC Commissioning.

Sheila Dillon, presenter of the Food Programme, tells how a pesticide scandal sparked her interest in food journalism and gives some advice on buying organic. Plus Roman springs, Larry’s planks and an update on Jane’s spinning class.

Jane and Fi brave Storm Georgina in the BBC pizza to talk to Arts Hour and BBC London presenter Nikki Bedi. Nikki reveals how Mexico City’s film industry came to the rescue during last year’s earthquake. Plus spinning classes, the social consequences of hatlessness, and perfecting your caveat voice.

iPM presenter Luke Jones joins Fi and Jane in the Media Caff. He fields questions on the habits of the millennial - including bath mats and landlines – and introduces them to a new ‘young person’ game. Plus BBC job interviews, speaking to listeners and how to feign competence on a subject you don’t understand.

Jane and Fi put Tom Kerridge in the ‘joyful people’ category as they talk diets, big babies and shaved heads. Plus how Jane’s cake tin made the news.

Fi’s been struck down with the flu – but that won’t stop the first Fortunately episode of 2018. Jane pays a visit to her at home, where she’s rude about the artisan lampshade and floorboards. Plus TV doctors, Fi’s cats, and forget Serial… what happened with Jane’s turkey crown?

Including ear of the year and Gloria Hunniford’s hair. Plus how to clean a pug and Christmas plans, featuring hearing aids and popped air beds

Braving the cold of the BBC pizza, Fi and Jane are joined by Radio 3 Presenter Clemency Burton-Hill to talk about AI composers and classical music. Plus creativity, pronunciation and Carols.

The feel good factor of DIY SOS, and whether it’s sometimes ok to be bawdy.

Radio presenter Geoff Lloyd and Former Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband - joint hosts of the Reasons to be Cheerful podcast - join Fi and Jane for a wide-ranging interview at the BBC Media Cafe. Fi asks Ed what’s going to happen. Jane patronises Ed… and Ed patronises Jane. Plus not winning awards, dog shows and tripping over!

BBC Journalist Shaimaa Khalil talks to Fi and Jane about the appeal – and danger - of being a foreign correspondent and the pressures it puts on her family. Plus Jane and Fi’s local radio days, and there’s a new health supplement to be tried out.

Fi and Jane are joined by broadcaster and restaurant critic, Grace Dent, to discuss the perils of being a food critic. Clare Balding and Alice Arnold also join the ladies.

Fi and Jane give their take on the BBC’s new Orwell statue and have discussions on sex and getting older. And, Jane suggests stripping off in the piazza.

Ever heard Jon Snow singing R Kelly? Nor had we. Fi and Jane are joined by the journalist and broadcaster to talk Trump, egos, the future of news and being an optimist. And then Jon sings.

Voice shaping with the BBC Radio announcer and "being a marmite broadcaster". Plus the results of Fi’s health assessment and more celebrity spotting.Produced by Georgia Catt

Fi and Jane are off to Lollege College with John Morton - writer of the popular television series W1A - to talk about his teaching past, folding bikes and the low-level worry of writing comedy. Plus what happens when Hillary Clinton doesn’t show for your live interview.

An upcoming interview sets Fi, Jane and guest Samira Ahmed thinking.

Fi and Jane talk to broadcaster Jon Ronson about his new podcast series The Butterfly Effect, which traces the effect of free porn on the people who make it, those who star in it and to those who watch it.

Asian Network’s Haroon Rashid on mega-celebrity interviews and the BBC’s Media Editor Amol Rajan gets a ticking off for swearing. Plus Prince Andrew posters and dinner with Meryl Streep.

Fi and Jane leave the BBC piazza! And head to Leicester Square, which they decide they don’t like. They do, though, like the terrace at LBC radio, where they speak to LBC broadcaster Shelagh Fogarty about squaring up on radio phone-ins, driving test fails and inadvertently swearing on air.

Fi and Jane attempt to channel coolness as they press BBC Radio 1’s Greg James for listening tips, discuss horoscopes, and get a skincare exclusive. Plus passive aggressive gifts and the perils of celebrity film junkets.

Fi Glover and Jane Garvey head across the BBC piazza to meet 6 Music’s Shaun Keaveny and Matt Everitt for some tips on the presenting double act. Plus summer holiday disasters and Jane’s Gender-Pay-Baps.

Fortunately... with Fi and Jane returns very soon.

In the final episode before a summer break, Jane Garvey and Fi Glover discuss television poltergeists, dirty laughs and silly names.

The sleeping habits of Donald Trump; urban wildlife and milkmaid dresses.

Broadcasters Jane Garvey and Fi Glover discuss Radiohead sing-alongs, fatbergs, and menopausal greeting cards. Plus a cameo appearance from Jenni Murray

Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by Paddy O’Connell to discuss Richard Madeley’s anecdotes, pop quiz prowess, and Paddy’s Aunt’s Thunderbox.

Fi Glover and Jane Garvey go to Radio 2 to meet fellow broadcaster Jeremy Vine and discuss autograph hunters, election graphics and hipster cafes.

Jane Garvey and Fi Glover discuss miracle soap, modern politics and the radio that’s made them cry.

Broadcasters Fi Glover and Jane Garvey discuss laundering lingerie and man-flirting on the radio.

Jane Garvey and Fi Glover discuss radio presenting during a terror attack and crossing line between the personal and the professional.

Over coffee in the café at Broadcasting House Fi Glover and Jane Garvey discuss Lucy Worsley’s hair, being bullied at work and the French obsession with breasts.

Fi Glover and Jane Garvey on saying no to sparkling wine, being banned from election reporting and what’ll be on their gravestones.

Two of the BBC’s finest broadcasters, Jane Garvey and Fi Glover, reveal their week’s radio listening along with stories of reality TV offers, what’s in their wills and why there’s dried fruit in their underwear.

Broadcasting legend Shaun Keaveny joins Jane Garvey and Fi Glover to discuss space travel, depressed pets, and Iggy Pop on Countryfile.